Posted on Thursday 12th October 2023
People are being invited to a reading of ‘Pock’, a terrifying new horror story written and read by A.G. Smith
Since 2009, A.G. Smith’s annual ghost story readings have become an essential date for Staffordshire Libraries, drawing SOLD OUT performances that have guaranteed audiences a wonderful evening’s entertainment and leaving them shaking with fear.
The author of the critically acclaimed stage plays ‘An Evening of Delectable Terror’ and ‘The Dead of Night’ is returning to Staffordshire Libraries this autumn to perform a brand-new story.
Describing his latest story as his most chilling to date, A.G. Smith explained: “Pock is a chilling tale of witchcraft and possession that will leave your bones rattling.”
Talking about his return to the county’s libraries, he said:
“It’s always a joy to be returning to Staffordshire to perform readings for audiences in their incredible libraries.
“I always say that my job is the easy part, I just turn up to read, it’s the dedicated staff in these wonderful libraries who are the unsung heroes of the evening, they work so hard and go above and beyond to make these events so memorable.”
Libraries Chief at Staffordshire County Council, Victoria Wilson said: “Alan’s readings in our libraries have become renowned and are a great night out.
“I know from speaking to library staff about previous story nights, audience members scream out loud and jump from their seats in fright. It’s really exciting to get him back for another series of readings and we are anticipating the tickets will sell out very quickly. I’d urge people to check out the dates and get their tickets booked early.”
Stage productions of A. G. Smith’s work have sold out theatres from London to Birmingham for consecutive nights and received five-star reviews in the press as well as drawing praise from the likes of Led Zeppelin’s legendary singer Robert Plant.
A.G. Smith has also recently performed at Hay Literary Festival and will be bringing his Weeping Bank Ghost Stories to Essex Book Festival and the UK Ghost Story Festival in 2024. He is also the creator of the acclaimed Paperchains project which has drawn praise from HM The Queen Consort.
Story nights will take place at:
- Wombourne Library – Thursday 26th October
- Cannock Library – Wednesday 22nd November
- Perton Library – Thursday 11th January
- Rugeley Library – Thursday 1st February
All shows start at 7:30 pm and tickets cost £4 per person. Children over the age of 12 are welcome and refreshments are available during the intervals.
Early booking is advised and people should contact the relevant library: Wombourne on 01902 506055, Cannock on 01543 334525, Perton on 01902 506050 or Rugeley on 01889 869063.
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